CHAPTER 1411: CHAPTER 1411: I’M RELIEVED THAT THEY ARE UNCOMFORTABLE

Ning Ziping was caught in a dilemma. On one side was the son he had always wanted to acknowledge, and on the other was the wife he had spent so many years of his life with. It was truly difficult to make a decision in an instant.

Wang Hailan stared intently at Ning Ziping’s face, terrified he would say he wanted to separate from her. What would she do then?

Ning Ziping looked at Stone, then at Wang Hailan. "This matter is very complicated. I need to think it over."

The mockery in Stone’s eyes didn’t escape the attention of Ning Zijun, his uncle. He thought to himself, it seems the Ning Family won’t have a chance to reclaim this nephew.

Lu Yichen spoke bluntly, "If you need to consider, then please leave. The elder in the house needs some peace and quiet."

These words were so direct that they couldn’t stay. They had no choice but to get up and head out.

As Ning Ziping was about to step out the door, he turned to Stone. "Can you find some time to come home for a meal?"

Stone responded coldly, "No. Until you’ve made a decision, don’t come disturbing our lives again."

After hearing that, Ning Ziping’s face darkened as he walked out.

Once the three had left the Gu family residence and were a distance away, Wang Hailan finally erupted. If it hadn’t been for her unwillingness to lose face in front of the Gu family, she would’ve caused a scene much earlier.

"Ning Ziping, for a son who doesn’t acknowledge you and even resents you, you’re thinking of divorcing me? You’ve truly let me down."

"Hailan, that was just a stalling tactic. Why are you so anxious?"

"I’m not a three-year-old child. Don’t try to brush me off with such tricks. Don’t forget, I’ve lived with you for so many years. Do you think I don’t know what’s on your mind?"

"Then what do you want me to do? I didn’t say anything definitive back there, did I? If we had even one kid together, would I need to lower myself and plead like that?"

"At the end of the day, you’re just blaming me. But it wasn’t only my fault. In the future, stop bringing this up. It’s not just annoying to you; I don’t want to hear it either."

Ning Zijun felt irritated and said, "Stop arguing. Instead of fighting, why don’t you think about how to get Stone to acknowledge us sooner?"

Wang Hailan sneered. "You think meeting his demands will make him accept the Ning family? Dream on. In my opinion, he’s only playing with you. Just wait and see."

Ning Zijun frowned and said, "After all he has suffered over the years, it’s only reasonable for him to make some demands."

Wang Hailan didn’t take kindly to her brother-in-law’s words. "Big Brother, what do you mean by that? You know full well he’s intentionally driving a wedge between us, yet you’re taking his side?"

Wang Hailan’s words left Ning Zijun feeling annoyed. "I’m just stating the facts. Why are you talking like this?"

Wang Hailan responded, "If we’re talking facts, where were all of you back then? Why didn’t you help him? He resents not only us but also you, another member of the Ning family. And now, just because he’s done well for himself, you want to take him back? You’re all so calculating."

Ning Zijun felt Wang Hailan was being truly unreasonable. She outright exposed his thoughts, leaving him thoroughly embarrassed. "Fine, since you say we’re calculating, then don’t bother notifying me about anything in the future. I won’t get involved in this anymore."

With that, Ning Zijun stormed off without another word.

Ning Ziping watched his elder brother leave and called out, "Big Brother, don’t listen to her nonsense."

But Ning Zijun didn’t listen to him at all and walked away even faster.

Ning Ziping turned to Wang Hailan and smirked coldly. "Well, there you go. Are you happy now?"

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After the Ning family left, Luo Qiao returned home.

Upon entering, she didn’t see anyone from the Ning family and asked Gu Qianru, "Mom, where did they go?"

Gu Qianru shrugged. "They left because of Stone."

She then recounted what had just happened to Luo Qiao.

Luo Qiao chuckled and said, "Stone must’ve wanted to mess with them."

Stone smiled, stood up, and poured a glass of water for Luo Qiao. "As long as they’re uncomfortable, I’m satisfied."

Gu Qianru laughed. "With the conditions you set, how could they not feel unsettled? But your Big Uncle seems to have more on his mind than the rest of them. Be careful around him in the future."

Stone smiled and said, "Auntie, don’t worry. Regarding what happened to me back then, I don’t believe for a second they didn’t know. Back then, they acted like I didn’t exist. Now they’re here acting all warm and caring—it’s laughable. Besides, I’ll never acknowledge the Ning family."